Trucking Industry Safety News

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Transportation businesses face a host of dynamic risk issues that can significantly impact their financial and operational health. The news in this category focuses on the latest safety and security initiatives, resources and regulations and addresses topics that include fleet safety, claims administration, driver hiring and retention, risk management and compliance.

Business, Technology, Safety

Biden Urges CEOs to Improve Cybersecurity

President Joe Biden urged a group of CEOs to help improve cybersecurity across the nation’s critical infrastructure and economy, citing a lack of trained professionals to adequately protect the U.S.

August 26, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Association Executives Examine Lawsuit Abuse, Other Issues at TAEC Conference

The Trucking Association Executives Council brought together more than 40 state association and conference executives during its annual summer meeting.

August 25, 2021
Business, Safety

More Companies, States Requiring Vaccines of Workers

Vaccine mandates are beginning a march across the U.S., constricting the places that people who have shunned the shots can work, shop and play.

August 25, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Jury Issues $1 Billion Verdict Against Two Carriers in Fatal Crash

A Nassau County, Fla., jury on Aug. 20 issued a total of $1 billion in monetary damages against two motor carriers that were declared negligent for their role in a pair of 2017 crashes on the same night and near the same location.

August 25, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

FHWA Approval Initiates Environmental Assessment for NYC Congestion Pricing Program

The Federal Highway Administration on Sept. 7 is expected to initiate an Environmental Assessment associated with a proposed congestion pricing program for the city of New York.

August 25, 2021
Business, Equipment, Safety

Bendix Marks Milestone for Remanufactured Brake Shoes

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announced it produced 10 million units of its remanufactured brake shoes not quite a decade after beginning serial production of the component.

August 25, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics, Autonomous, Top 100

UPS Starts Drone Delivery of COVID Vaccines

UPS Inc. started delivering coronavirus vaccines with the use of drones as part of a new initiative announced Aug. 24.

August 24, 2021
Business, Safety

Henri Losses May Reach $4 Billion as Heavy Rains Trigger Floods

Flooding from Tropical Storm Henri may cause as much as $4 billion in losses after drenching the Northeast with record rainfall.

August 24, 2021
Business, Technology, Safety

TMC’s Fall Meeting Will Prioritize Attendee Safety

Health and safety will be a top priority at American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council’s Fall Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition.

August 24, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

California Transportation Commission Dedicates $1.4 Billion for Infrastructure

The California Transportation Commission recently allocated $1.4 billion for transportation infrastructure projects, including efforts to improve freight movement.

August 24, 2021